With three weeks left in the wrestling season, Chris Cicora wanted to change things up for his Brookwood squad.

Instead of having his team train indoors like it has most of the season, Cicora tried other training methods. He took the Broncos running at Stone Mountain and participated in Greek games, which featured flipping tires. They also had the weekend off from competition.

"I know they are real fresh after taking the weekend off," Cicora said.

Cicora hopes the change will translate into success this weekend at the Area 8-AAAAA tournament at Dacula. The Broncos won the area dual title last month, but in a region filled with some very tough teams, the traditional championship is up for anyone.

"There's a lot of parody in our area," Cicora. "Unlike in Area 7 where there's one dominant team. I think any team has a chance in our area."

Parkview has won the last six traditional area championships, but its run as dual champions was ended by Brookwood. Grayson and Dacula are also in the mix to contend for the traditional area crown.

The top four wrestlers in each weight class advance to the state sectionals at Union Grove next week.